solid-state
adjective
sol·id-state
ˌsä-ləd-ˈstāt 
1
: relating to the properties, structure, or reactivity of solid material
especially
: relating to the arrangement or behavior of ions, molecules, nucleons, electrons, and holes in the crystals of a substance (such as a semiconductor) or to the effect of crystal imperfections on the properties of a solid substance
solid-state physics
2
a
: utilizing the electric, magnetic, or optical properties of solid materials
solid-state circuitry
b
: using semiconductor devices rather than electron tubes
a solid-state radio
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The new solid-state cells hit 410 Wh/kg, a 60% jump.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Stellantis has integrated Factorial Energy’s solid-state battery cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle and begun road testing the technology, marking a key step toward bringing solid-state batteries into production vehicles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The aircraft was originally powered by lithium-ion batteries rated at 260 Wh/kg, but has been reconfigured so that the single motor runs on solid-state batteries that deliver 410 Wh/kg.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claims have been thoroughly debunked by Ryan Inis Hughes on his popular Ziroth YouTube channel.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 June 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Stellantis has integrated Factorial Energy’s solid-state battery cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle and begun road testing the technology, marking a key step toward bringing solid-state batteries into production vehicles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The aircraft was originally powered by lithium-ion batteries rated at 260 Wh/kg, but has been reconfigured so that the single motor runs on solid-state batteries that deliver 410 Wh/kg.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claims have been thoroughly debunked by Ryan Inis Hughes on his popular Ziroth YouTube channel.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for solid-state
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“Solid-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solid-state. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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